Long Term Home Health Care Program

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Government program assists individuals with disabilities and older adults, medically eligible for placement into a nursing home, remain in their own homes by providing a coordinated plan for medical, nursing and rehabilitative care. Services include:
- Medical services
- Care management by registered nurse
- Home delivered or congregate meals
- Home modifications
- Respiratory therapy
- Respite
- Adult day care
- Transportation

Website: 
https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/lthhc.htm
Phone: 

Access the program through you local Department of Social Services.
See the list of the Departments of Social Services here:
https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ldss.htm

Caregiver Eligibility: 

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Care Recipient Eligibility: 

Multiple requirements:
- Individuals with disabilities
OR
Older adults with chronic conditions
- Medically eligible for placement in a nursing home

https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/lthhc.htm